| NCT ID | NCT06115148 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Pennington Biomedical Research Center |
| Condition | Malnutrition |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 12 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-08-17 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-12-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 12 participants in total. It began in 2023-08-17 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-30.
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this research study is to understand how breath is related to nutritional status. The procedures involved in this study include blood and breath sampling, questionnaires about health history, medications, nutritional status and diet, and a physical examination. Breath markers will be compared between individuals with and without malnutrition and be compared to indicators of malnutrition. Some individuals will undergo an interventional study involving 2 days of consuming study beverages and fasting along with providing additional breath samples to see if the breath changes in response to short-term changes in nutritional status.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age: 18-95 years 2. Malnutrition group (Cross-sectional study only); not involved in intervention: Diagnosed with malnutrition (verified in medical history) Exclusion Criteria: 1. Chronic kidney, liver or pulmonary disease 2. Anabolic steroid use other than testosterone (e.g., oxandrolone) 3. Patients judged unsuitable for enrollment by the study medical investigator 4. Pregnant women or women who are nursing 5. Unable or unwilling to consume study beverages or fast for 24 hours each arm
Contact & Investigator
Jacob Mey, PhD, RD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06115148 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 95 Years, studying Malnutrition. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06115148 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06115148 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at jacob.mey@pbrc.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06115148 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Baton Rouge, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06115148 clinical trial?
NCT06115148 is sponsored by Pennington Biomedical Research Center. The principal investigator is Jacob Mey, PhD, RD at Pennington Biomedical Research Center. The trial plans to enroll 12 participants.